Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma
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J Clin Orthop Trauma · Jul 2019
ReviewThe 'forgotten rubber band' syndrome - A systematic review of a uniquely 'desi' complication with a case illustration.
Once an exceedingly rare entity, multiple cases of forgotten rubber band syndrome or the so-called 'dhaaga' syndrome have now been reported in the literature. ⋯ A high index of suspicion must be maintained for this 'syndrome' in chronic osteomyelitis cases presenting with a linear, circumferential scar and discharging sinus in India. Soft tissue constriction sign on plain radiographs are pathognomonic.